Frédérick Bousquet
French swimmer, world record holder
Born
April 8th, 1981
44 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
France
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Competed primarily in freestyle and butterfly events. Won multiple medals at international championships. Achieved a world record in the 100 meter freestyle with a time of 47.50 seconds in 2005. Represented France in the Olympics and various World Championships.
Set the 100 meter freestyle world record in 2005
Won bronze medal at the 2006 World Swimming Championships
Competed in the 2004 and 2008 Olympic Games
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